abrogation

[ ab-ruh-gey-shuhn ]

/ ˌæb rəˈgeɪ ʃən /

the act or an instance of abrogating, or repealing: abrogation of the treaty's responsibility.

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This idea has been worked up to a science of abrogation, according to which some verses of the Qurn abrogate others.
The Faith of Islam|Edward Sell
Most important among them is the enactment, interpretation, suspension, and abrogation of all laws of the republic.
The Governments of Europe|Frederic Austin Ogg
Nevertheless its repeal or abrogation is a thing to be insisted on, and pursued, till it shall be accomplished.
The Works of Daniel Webster, Volume 1|Daniel Webster
The reformation includes not only the abrogation of the old, but also the introduction of the new.
Sermons of Christmas Evans|Joseph Cross

To me the abrogation of reason, on any pretense, is the most rooted blasphemy of which the mind of man is capable.
King John of Jingalo|Laurence Housman